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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.54 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.54 and 111.96 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.54 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.54 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.54 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 51,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562.06/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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